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Man's Holidays

"...do not inquire after their gods, saying, 'How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise.' You shall not worship the LORD your God in that way; for every abomination to the LORD which He hates they have done to their gods" (Deuteronomy 30:)

Many of man's religious holidays are repackaged versions of the very pagan festivals that God hates and forbids His people from following. Are you worshiping God the way He wants to be worshiped?

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  • by Robert H Berendt
More than 40 years ago, I concluded I should no longer celebrate this popular, much-loved holiday. Let me explain why.
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  • by Steve Myers, Randy Stiver
Witches, ghouls, ghosts, monsters and demons. Why participate in a holiday that...
  • by United Church of God
Once again trends in society have a powerful impact on our young people…
  • by Good News
While The Da Vinci Code contains many outright fabrications about the history of Christianity, it does contain a few shocking statements that are true.
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  • by Good News
Constantine's reign as Roman emperor (A.D. 306-337) dramatically changed the direction of Christianity, though in ways far different from those portrayed in The Da Vinci Code.
  • by Howard Davis
Myths at the foundation of the Christmas tradition and the world's economy are not normally connected in people's minds. But one great myth binds them together in a morass of religious and economic customs.
  • by Larry Walker
Billed as "the season of giving," Christmas is widely viewed as the main time of year for family festivities, including sumptuous meals, decorating homes and exchanging gifts. In the marketplace are the ubiquitous Santa Clauses and the incessant ringing of bells by volunteers collecting donations for the Salvation Army. Christmas songs dominate the airwaves and heartwarming Christmas movies...
  • by Amanda Stiver
Ever thought about how Christmas was celebrated long ago and where today's customs came from? It's an important story you need to know.
  • by Jerold Aust
What do evergreen trees, reindeer, mistletoe and yule logs have to do with the birth of Jesus Christ? And was He really born on Dec. 25? You need to discover the real history of Christmas!
  • by Ken Treybig
Why do witches, goblins, jack-o'-lanterns, cobwebs, graveyards and symbols of the occult surround this holiday? You need to know the real story.
  • by Larry Walker
Easter, the highlight of the religious calendar for most Christian churches, is now upon us again. For the Jewish community, this is also the Passover season. Most of us have probably noticed that Easter and Passover fall during the same time of the year, often within a few days of each other. It may come as a surprise to know that Easter is an outgrowth of the Passover-especially since these...